Very Good
#874 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 42% in state
Hillcrest School
High School · Kenosha School District · Kenosha, WI
A Kenosha School District high school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4616 24th St, Kenosha, WI 53144
- Math 0% vs WI 52% (2025)
- Reading 0% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hillcrest School score 0% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hillcrest School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,160/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kenosha), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,111
Median home value
$248,200
Median rent
$1,136/mo
College educated
31.6%
Homeownership
54.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53144; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,448 | Compare → |
| Kenosha Pike SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Indian Trail High School and AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 2,001 | Compare → |
| Phoenix ProjectEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 8 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Kenosha School District
- Schools in district
- 41
- Rank in district
- #6 of 40
- District spending per student
- $14,636NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hillcrest School is listed in Kenosha School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hillcrest School
Hillcrest School is a public high school in Kenosha, WI, part of Kenosha School District, serving approximately 89 students in grades 6th-12th with a 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #874 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hillcrest School
What grades does Hillcrest School serve?
Hillcrest School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Hillcrest School?
Hillcrest School has an enrollment of approximately 89 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest School is 6.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hillcrest School rank in WI?
Hillcrest School ranks #874 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Hillcrest School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hillcrest School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hillcrest School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hillcrest School has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hillcrest School a charter school?
No, Hillcrest School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hillcrest School a Title I school?
No, Hillcrest School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hillcrest School?
78.7% of students at Hillcrest School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 89
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Kenosha County
- Phone
- (262) 359-6118
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 53144)
- 26,539
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 53144; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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